Chicken Sausage Bisquick Balls (Printable)

Savory chicken and sausage bites with cheddar and baking mix, perfect for gatherings and snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 pound uncooked breakfast sausage, casing removed

→ Cheeses

03 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Baking Mix

04 - 2 cups Bisquick or other all-purpose baking mix

→ Dairy

05 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Seasonings

06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, Bisquick, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Add whole milk and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined, using hands if needed for even distribution.
04 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch diameter balls. Arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until balls are golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under an hour, and most of that is just baking time while you do other things.
  • One bowl, your hands, and a baking sheet—no fussy techniques or strange equipment needed.
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can make a batch ahead and bake them fresh when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't pre-cook the sausage—I learned this the hard way, and the texture suffered; the raw sausage cooks through in the oven and seasons everything from within.
  • If your mixture feels too wet or sticky after adding milk, resist the urge to add more Bisquick; your hands warm everything up and it becomes easier to handle as you roll.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of a spoon—it makes the balls uniform in size so they finish cooking at exactly the same moment.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, assemble everything the night before, portion into balls, freeze them on a tray, then bake fresh the morning of your gathering for that just-made impression.
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